Neville Staple, the singer from the British ska band The Specials, has spoken of the "heartbreaking loss" of his grandson who has been stabbed to death outside a Coventry nightclub. Fidel, the 21-year-old son of Staple's daughter Melanie, was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed in the early hours of Saturday. He was found at the rear of Club M in Croft Road and later died in hospital, police said. A man has been arrested. Neville performed on The Specials' ska hits, including A Message to You Rudy and Free Nelson Mandela, and now tours with his own band. He wrote on Facebook: "We are truly devastated to announce the heartbreaking loss of my grandson Fidel (my daughter Melanie's son), who died today as a result of being attacked with a knife in the street. "My beautiful daughter Melanie &amp; wife Christine Sugary, all the family and myself are still shocked by this tragedy, but would like to thank you all for the kindness &amp; messages we have received." Another man, 23, was found with stab injuries on Queen Victoria Road and remains in hospital. Australian Associated Press

The Specials' singer's grandson killed

The grandson of The Special's singer Neville Staple (R) has been stabbed to death in the UK.

Neville Staple, the singer from the British ska band The Specials, has spoken of the "heartbreaking loss" of his grandson who has been stabbed to death outside a Coventry nightclub.

Fidel, the 21-year-old son of Staple's daughter Melanie, was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after being stabbed in the early hours of Saturday.

He was found at the rear of Club M in Croft Road and later died in hospital, police said. A man has been arrested.

Neville performed on The Specials' ska hits, including A Message to You Rudy and Free Nelson Mandela, and now tours with his own band.

He wrote on Facebook: "We are truly devastated to announce the heartbreaking loss of my grandson Fidel (my daughter Melanie's son), who died today as a result of being attacked with a knife in the street.

"My beautiful daughter Melanie & wife Christine Sugary, all the family and myself are still shocked by this tragedy, but would like to thank you all for the kindness & messages we have received."

Another man, 23, was found with stab injuries on Queen Victoria Road and remains in hospital.